category: college admissions

  • should you accept early decision to college? take the quiz

    you’ve just opened your email and found out that you’ve been accepted early decision to college—congratulations! but while early decision offers are a #blessing for a lot of students, they can also be a huge source of stress. yes, you’re guaranteed admission, but are you tying yourself down to a school you’re not sure about…

  • how to get into baylor: sat and act scores, gpa and more

    how do you know if baylor university is the right place for you? first, take a look at its reputation and what unites its student body. then, find out more about baylor admissions and see if your profile makes the school a good fit for you! in waco, texas, baylor is a baptist university known…

  • barnard college admissions: the sat, act scores, and gpa you need to get in

    what is the barnard admissions committee looking for? well, a good place to start is the word splashed across barnard’s website, describing the college’s personality: “bold.” that’s what you have to be to choose the prestigious, highly selective women’s liberal arts college in new york city! known around the world as one of the oldest…

  • what size college should you choose? take the quiz

    wondering what size college you should choose? well, you’re in luck. we’ve developed a what size college should i apply to? quiz to help you decide whether you’re best suited for a small, medium, or large college. first, take the what size college should i apply to quiz, and then read on to learn about…

  • umass amherst admissions: the sat, act scores, and gpa you need to get in

    the university of massachusetts, amherst is one of the nation’s leading public universities — ranked 24th — but going there is also like being enrolled in four more prestigious colleges. that’s because umass amherst is a member of the five college consortium, along with smith, mt. holyoke, hampshire college, and the 2nd best liberal arts…

  • should i fill out fafsa? take the quiz

    confession time: have you been putting off filling out the free application for federal student aid (fafsa)? if you have, you’re not alone. a lot of students aren’t even sure they qualify for aid, let along want to take the time to fill out more forms. however, the government gives out $46 billion in student…

  • university of illinois-urbana champaign: the sat scores, act scores, and gpa you need to get in

    want to join the fighting illini? who wouldn’t? with a beautiful campus located only a few hours from chicago, the university of illinois at urbana-champaign is a great school with a lot to offer. did you know that: the university of illinois-urbana champaign was recently ranked 13th for best public university in the u.s, with…

  • how to get into fordham: sat and act scores, gpa and more

    dreaming of new york city? fordham university has you covered. with a main campus in the bronx, a second at lincoln center, and yet another in westchester, attending the university gives you an opportunity to explore both the college’s and the city’s rich offerings. and its academics are top-notch, as well. among fordham’s more unique…

  • should i take a gap year? take the quiz

    if you’re feeling burned out from school, you’re probably wondering should i take a gap year? or if you’re itching to travel or experience something new, you’re likely asking yourself the same question. to help you decide if taking a gap year is right for you, we’ve created a super helpful quiz. take the quiz…

  • how to get into syracuse: sat and act scores, gpa and more

    maybe you’ve been shouting “go orange!” since you could talk. maybe you’re a big fan of joyce carol oates, cheryl strayed, or william safire. or maybe you just really, really love snow (syracuse gets around 100 inches a year!). if you fall into any of these three categories, syracuse university may be a great fit.…